Our Work
Mountain Roots cultivates a resilient and equitable food system in Gunnison Valley, Colorado, by enhancing healthy connections between earth, food, and community. We foster knowledge, teach skills, and provide opportunities that ensure access to affordable, nutritious food that is regionally based and sustainably produced.
We’re Hiring!
Food Security Program Director
We're seeking an experienced leader to manage a comprehensive food security program, including fresh food boxes, community gardens, cooking education, and community engagement. Focus on strategic growth, community impact, data-driven decision-making, resource development, and advancing equity within sustainable food systems. If you’re ready to make a difference in food access and strengthen community resilience, we encourage you to apply. $50,000 - $55,000/yr. Open till filled.
Garden Closedown Days - Volunteer Opportunity!
Come join us in the gardens to help us close down for the season! We’ll have a catered meal afterwards. No experience needed, all are welcome. Be sure to bring water, snacks, sunscreen, and a hat.
Friday, October 4th from 10am - 12pm
Sunshine Garden (200 East Spencer Ave)
Wednesday, October 16th from 10am - 12pm
The Giving Garden at Bills Park (310 North 14th Street)
Thursday, October 24th from 3pm - 5pm
The Living Classrooms at Gunnison Community School
Monday, October 28th from 2pm - 4pm
Coldharbour Ranch (47068 East Highway 50)
Saturday, September 28th from 11am - 1pm
Glacier Community Farm (21050 State Highway 135 Crested Butte)
WHAT WE DO
Regenerative Farming
Regenerating the land, building soil, training young farmers, and providing food for our community. In addition to 2 in-ground farms, this includes 4 container farms that operate all year long, expanding our growing season significantly.
Farm to School
We teach youth about environmental science, nutrition & healthy eating, growing food, cooking, and more. This deepends their connection to earth, food, and community and builds a foundation for a healthy future.
Food Security
Developing individuals’ self-sufficiency and providing nutritious produce across the Gunnison valley and western Colorado. From free boxes of produce to creating community in our gardens, food security reaches many aspects of our valley.
HEALTHY FUTURES
We build bridges from college to career for young adults seeking to gain experience in agriculture, youth education, community food security, and the environment.
FOOD SECURITY: BACKYARD HARVEST PROGRAM
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
Our Backyard Harvest program currently delivers food boxes to over 150 households every week, and we need YOUR help! Volunteers help us pack the boxes on Tuesdays at 10:00am at the 513 South Main Street, and deliver them on Tuesdays from 12:30pm - 3:00pm. Whether you can volunteer once or every week, we'd love to have you. If you are interested in getting involved, you can sign up at the link below, or email erinn@mountainrootsfoodproject.org for more information.
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Nuestro programa “Backyard Harvest” entrega cajas de alimentos a más de 150 hogares cada semana, ¡y necesitamos su ayuda! Los voluntarios nos ayudan a empacar las cajas los martes a las 10:00am en 513 South Main Street y a entregarlas los martes de 12:30pm - 3:00pm. Si puedas ser voluntario solamente una vez o cada semana, nos encantaría tenerte. Si está interesado en participar, pueden registrarse en el siguiente enlace o enviar un correo electrónico a erinn@mountainrootsfoodproject.org para obtener más información.
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